James Cook University is partnering with the University of Queensland and Curtin University in the Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer.

The Trailblazer is part of the Australian Government’s Department of Education Trailblazer Universities Program.  

The purpose of the Trailblazer is to:

  • Commercialise university innovations and build lasting research and industry capability.
  • Accelerate innovation and industry technology readiness to build new pathways and groundbreaking ways of working.
  • Build sustainable university transformation to change the way industry-led research is embedded, facilitated, taught and rewarded.

The Trailblazer program drives engagement between universities and stakeholders from industry and education and provides funding support for :

  • Industry-led research projects related to critical minerals and resources technology
  • Engagement with schools and the VET sector

Some of our projects under development…

Regional Trailblazer Showcase & Stakeholder Forum

Rydges Southbank, Townsville
Wednesday, 25 September 2024

8:30am – 4:30pm: Showcase & Forum
4:30pm – 5:30pm: Networking Event

The inaugural Regional Trailblazer Showcase & Stakeholder Forum will be held in Townsville in September. 

The Showcase and Forum aim to:

  • Highlight industry relevant research projects
  • Identify concerns and research goals of the resources and critical minerals sector
  • Explore avenues for productive communication and collaboration

The event will include representatives from industry, government and research and will  feature presentations from:

  • Queensland Minister for Resources
  • Critical Minerals Queensland Office
  • Queensland Department of State Development and Infrastructure
  • Queensland Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water
  • Queensland Resources Council
  • Resource Industry Professionals
  • University Researchers

There will opportunities for round table discussions focused on:

  • Education, Skills, Training
  • Mineral Exploration
  • Water Resources in Mining
  • Mineral Processing & Products  

The program for the Regional Trailblazer Showcase & Stakeholder Forum is here.

Registration for the Regional Trailblazer Showcase & Stakeholder Forum has now closed.  If you would like to be placed on the waiting list for this event please email EGRU.

**Registration for this event is essential.

If you would like more information about this event please email EGRU

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